How to watch NFL playoffs in the UK: TV and streaming schedule for Wild Card Round this week

Nathan Evans

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It's time for the playoffs in the NFL as the Wild Card Round sees six huge clashes take place this weekend.

The action starts with a west coast battle on Saturday evening as the Seattle Seahawks take to the road to face the much-fancied San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in the early hours of the morning before the Miami Dolphins look to claim an upset over the Buffalo Bills in the evening. Minnesota Vikings will also look to take their great seasonal form into their home game with the New York Giants straight after. 

The final two match-ups see the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals meet at Paycor Stadium on Monday morning, whilst Tom Brady and his Tampa Bay Buccaneers will look to upset the Dallas Cowboys in Florida on Tuesday. 

The winners will advance and be joined by the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs — who both received a first-round bye — next weekend.  

NFL Game Pass: Watch every postseason game live and on-demand for a one-off £39.99

How can I stream NFL in the UK? 

NFL Game Pass will stream 236 games live in the UK during the 2022 season. 

Every primetime and playoff game is guaranteed inclusion, but two games per week in the Sunday afternoon slots will be blacked out, due to local broadcasting agreements. Those blackout games will become available on-demand on Game Pass 24 hours after they conclude. 

NFL RedZone — the much-loved "seven hours of commercial-free football" with Scott Hanson — is available via Game Pass, as is the 24/7 NFL Network live feed.

How can I watch NFL on TV in the UK?

Sky Sports continue to hold the bulk of the live rights on UK TV, broadcasting RedZone in addition to all primetime games.

Monday Night Football each week will also be free-to-air, though, on Channel 5.

Weekly highlights are available via The NFL Show on ITV, where Jason Bell and Osi Umenyiora join host Laura Woods.

NFL fixture schedule: Wild Card Playoffs

Saturday, January 14

Time (GMT) Fixture TV channel Streaming
9.30 p.m. Seattle Seahawks @ San Francisco 49ers Sky Sports NFL, Sky Sports Main Event Sky Go, NOW TV, NFL Game Pass

Sunday, January 15

Time (GMT) Fixture TV channel Streaming
1.15 a.m. Los Angeles Chargers @ Jacksonville Jaguars Sky Sports NFL, Sky Sports Main Event Sky Go, NOW TV, NFL Game Pass
6.00 p.m Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills Sky Sports NFL Sky Go, NOW TV, NFL Game Pass
9.30 p.m New York Giants @ Minnesota Vikings Sky Sports NFL, Sky Sports Main Event Sky Go, NOW TV, NFL Game Pass

Monday, January 16

Time (GMT) Fixture TV channel Streaming
1.15 a.m. Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals Sky Sports NFL, Sky Sports Main Event Sky Go, NOW TV, NFL Game Pass

Tuesday, January 17

Time (GMT) Fixture TV channel Streaming
1.15 a.m. Dallas Cowboys @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sky Sports NFL, Sky Sports Main Event Sky Go, NOW TV, NFL Game Pass

NFL Game Pass: Watch every postseason game live and on-demand for a one-off £39.99

Nathan Evans

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A Sports Journalism Masters graduate, Nathan Evans joined The Sporting News in 2022 after working at Opta/Stats Perform for six years. He's an avid fan of Bradford City, FC Köln and the Pittsburgh Penguins.